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Who Knew?

by your daughter When night falls the loneliness creeps up on me. Why does the darkness cast such a pall?…

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Posted in: Memorial, Seniors Ink Filed under: death, dying, good bye, loss, missing someone, sadness

Remembering

Our friend Estelle wanted to share this memorial in writing that is on another blog. It is a beautiful piece…

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Posted in: Memorial Filed under: death, loss, memorial, remembrance, sorrow, student

Trifold Poems

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By Estelle O’Connell Seeking You My eyes scan crowds for a glimpse of you, I sniff the air for familiar…

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Posted in: Poems, Seniors Ink Filed under: finding, loss, love, mate, mourning

Ever Onward

By Estelle O’Connell Stand straight and tall, head held high, focus beyond your distress. Ask God to help you find…

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Posted in: Poems, Seniors Ink Filed under: change, climbing, future, loss, onward, poem

A Story Both New and Old

The bay below like a long life lay, Shades of blue and gray. The hills above are red and gold,…

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Posted in: Seniors Ink, Story Filed under: afterlife, bay, funeral, life, loss, winter

What is “Relighting Us”?

relighting us websiteIt is the use of words to bring back lost joy. Words have power. In the loss of my partner of 62 years, words were all I had left. Words that could describe the remembrances of the joy we had. They are many, precious, and in my deepest thoughts. They swirl about in this lonely container of my mind.

Writing stories them allows me to share with others. In their retelling, it brightens us all. Relighting.us is an opportunity for others to participate with your own stories. And to share your joyful memories too!

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